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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.17, 13,434.67 and 2,383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.17, 13,434.67 and 2,383.85 is: 3,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.17 : 13,434.67 = 2,383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.17/13,434.67 = 2,383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.17x = 13,434.67 × 2,383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.17x = 32,026,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026,238.08/8,957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.49

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